Australia to Let Social Media Users Opt Out of Algorithms

Australia will require social media platforms to notify new and existing users that they can opt out of algorithmic feeds and choose a chronological or non-personalised default, the government said on Tuesday. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said tech companies had been conducting "real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians" for too long.

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Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

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A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.

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NPR Published 8 September 2026

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.

NYT Published 8 September 2026

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.

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